EGYPTIAN DISH
FUL MADAMES (EGYPT FAVA BEAN) Ful medames is a classic Egyptian dish that you will also see
at the tables in other countries in the region. Hot, seasoned fava beans are an incredibly simple
dish, but also very relaxing. If you start with canned beans, it takes only a few minutes. Although
simple, there are several ways to prepare and present ful medames (there are several spellings in
translation or simply called ful). Some leave the beans whole, others completely puree. Some
barely season them, others use them a lot. I both went somewhere in the middle. I think she
needs some help with the spice, especially since I cheat with canned beans instead of starting
with dry. It also means 'on fire' called 'medames' because it was where they were traditionally
cooked, which gave it a wonderful flavor I dreamed of, it is a little difficult to recreate. But some
good oil, lemon, garlic and cumin are pretty awesome.